Warehouse Manager
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Men make up the majority of Warehouse Managers in the United States, bringing in about $48K annually. In the world of Warehouse Managers, overall cash earnings stretch from $29K near the bottom to $68K near the top; these packages encompass bonuses that run close to $8K and profit sharing that can (albeit rarely) exceed $5K, along with commissions approaching $10K. Career duration is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by geography. The majority of Warehouse Managers claim high levels of job satisfaction. Health benefits are not claimed by all — roughly one in four lack any form of coverage — but a strong majority have medical insurance, and a majority have dental, too. This snapshot results from replies to PayScale's salary survey.

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Job Description for Warehouse Manager

Warehouse managers are involved with processing nearly every product that has a physical aspect to it. If you bought something, it is likely that it passed through a warehouse at some point. Therefore, warehouse managers play an important role in retail industries, as well as in industries that may not sell products but still make use of a lot of different kinds of equipment. A warehouse may be thought of almost as a giant and complicated storage shed.

Warehouse managers must possess great leadership and organization skills. People and items are always on the move in a warehouse, so it is up to the warehouse manager to make sure that all items are moved safely and efficiently every day. They must manage teams of warehouse workers, maintain warehouse equipment, make sure all shipments and received orders are correct and in good condition, be able to run machinery such as forklifts or reach ladders, and perform other responsibilities related to the job. There are a lot of moving parts in warehouses, so they must also be concerned with the safety of employees. The working environment of a warehouse manager is indoors in both an office and on a warehouse floor. Their work hours may vary from a regular Monday-through-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. kind of schedule to a very different night shift or even weekend-based schedule. The specific work hours generally depend on the hours of operation of the work location.

Requirements in this job usually include at least an associate's degree with a technical diploma in materials management/warehousing or a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management or other related fields. Warehouse managers must also have several years of experience working in warehouses.

A warehouse manager is a leader of an important aspect of most businesses. It is up to warehouse managers to ensure that all of the materials used and sold by a company are transported and stored properly all while making sure that the team is safe. Warehouse managers always have something to do, as items never stop moving. This is not a job for those who like some leisure time during their shift.

Common Career Paths for Warehouse Manager

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As Warehouse Managers transition into upper-level roles such as Operations Director, they may see a strong upturn in salary. Operations Directors on average earn $85K per year. Warehouse Managers moving up in their careers tend to step into positions as Operations Managers or Operations Managers. The median paychecks in those roles are $15K higher and $16K higher, respectively.

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Popular Skills for Warehouse Manager

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Survey takers working as Warehouse Managers report using a large range of professional skills. Most notably, facility with Budget Management, Operations Management, and Logistics are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 27 percent, 14 percent, and 9 percent, respectively. Skills that are correlated to lower pay, on the other hand, include Data Entry, Organizing, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control. Those educated in Inventory Control tend to be well versed in Shipping.

Pay by Experience Level for Warehouse Manager

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For Warehouse Managers, experience does not seem to be a major factor in determining pay. The average beginner in this position makes around $38K, but folks who have been around for five to 10 years see a markedly higher median salary of $44K. After working for 10 to 20 years, Warehouse Managers make a median salary of $49K. Individuals who report more than two decades of experience seem to make only slightly more than folks in the 10-to-20 year range; the more senior group sees median earnings in the comparatively modest ballpark of $54K.

Pay Difference by Location

Surpassing the national average by 16 percent, Warehouse Managers in Chicago receive some of the highest pay in the country. Warehouse Managers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Philadelphia (+13 percent), Miami (+12 percent), Atlanta (+8 percent), and Houston (+6 percent). Portland is home to the smallest salaries in the field, lagging the national average by 9 percent. Below-median salaries also turn up in Indianapolis and Austin (8 percent lower and 6 percent lower, respectively).

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Warehouse Manager in Miami:

"Stressful."

Pros: What I like the most is that the customer is satisfied with the service we provide and they received the product that they need.